The trademark JV was filed by JOSH V B.V., a corporation established under the laws of the Kingdom of the Netherlands (the "Applicant"). The application was published for oppositions on September 13, 2016, and received one opposition filed on October 6, 2016 by STYLE GROUP BRANDS LIMITED on (a) Likelihood of confusion, (b) Unfair advantage and detriment to distinctiveness or repute. the opponent was represented by GROOM WILKES & WRIGHT LLP and proceedings were handled in English, and the oppositon was dismissed by the Euorpean Union Intellectual Property Office with decision issued October 6, 2016
The application was filed in Dutch, and Dutch was also language of all opposition proceedings (English was selected as the second language).
Goods And Services
The mark was filed in class 3 with following description of goods:
Perfumery
Cologne
Perfume
Cosmetics
Hair lotions, soaps
Make-up preparations
Make-up remover
Soaps
Bath and shower foams
Essential oils
Creams and lotions for the skins
Deodorants
Antiperspirants for personal use
Aftershaves
Oils and grease for cosmetic purposes
Hair preparations and treatments.
The mark was filed in class 14 with following description of goods:
Precious metals and their alloys and goods in precious metals or coated therewith, not included in other classes, namely jewellery